An automated repair method of water pipe infrastructure using carbon fiber bundles

Sean Wisotzkey; Heath Carr; Ed Fyfe

doi:10.1117/12.880182

19 April 2011 An automated repair method of water pipe infrastructure using carbon fiber bundles

Sean Wisotzkey, Heath Carr, Ed Fyfe

Proceedings Volume 7983, Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2011; 79832C (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.880182
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2011, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The United States water pipe infrastructure is made up of over 2 million miles of pipe. Due to age and deterioration, a large portion of this pipe is in need of repair to prevent catastrophic failures. Current repair methods generally involve intrusive techniques that can be time consuming and costly, but also can cause major societal impacts. A new automated repair method incorporating innovative carbon fiber technology is in development. This automated method would eliminate the need for trenching and would vastly cut time and labor costs, providing a much more economical pipe repair solution.

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Sean Wisotzkey, Heath Carr, and Ed Fyfe "An automated repair method of water pipe infrastructure using carbon fiber bundles", Proc. SPIE 7983, Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2011, 79832C (19 April 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.880182

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